The Dutch department store chain De Bijenkorf has announced another restructuring. The company confirmed a corresponding report in the daily newspaper Het Parool upon request from FashionUnited. Accordingly, positions at the company headquarters and in the branches are to be eliminated. However, the exact number is not yet known.
On Monday, both employees and other company stakeholders were informed about the plans. According to Het Parool, the affected employees will receive support. Further information will follow at a later date.
According to the report, the management of the department store chain regrets the need for restructuring. The company told Het Parool that it was necessary to make the retailer “sustainable and create space for innovation, growth and further strengthening of the brand in the coming years”.
De Bijenkorf only underwent restructuring in 2023
The most current information on the number of employees at De Bijenkorf comes from June 2025. At that time, the company employed around 4,500 people. A reorganization was carried out at De Bijenkorf as early as 2023. First, the structure of the branch management was adjusted, and later 64 positions at the headquarters were eliminated.
The company’s most recent financial information also comes from June 2025. At that time, the company reported the results of the 2024 financial year. The operating result amounted to 28 million euros. However, no specific information was provided regarding sales.
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